It's Evans above as Quins go to work

Carmarthen Quins 29-11 Newbridge WITH Quins back in action for the first time in five weeks - and fully eight weeks since their last home game - the programme described the game as "like holiday makers returning to work," writes Mike Walters.

Carmarthen Quins 29-11 Newbridge WITH Quins back in action for the first time in five weeks - and fully eight weeks since their last home game - the programme described the game as "like holiday makers returning to work," writes Mike Walters.

Both camps wished referee Huw David had been on holiday too, as he whistled too often and failed to let the game flow.

Ruck ball was rarely contested as he blew up too soon.

Quins lock Geraint Rees and team-mate Andrew Thomas were sin-binned in the first half, but too many players got away with professional fouls.

Anthony Dragone, the Quins backs coach, was full of praise for his match-winning fly-half Craig Evans, just 18, though.

"He silenced many doubters with his mature and confident performance. His kicking was superb as well as his all-round play," he said.

In Evans, Quins have a real gem as the youth team star made only his second appearance in the No 10 shirt.

He punished Newbridge by finding the target from all angles in a faultless kicking display which provided 19 points.

His ability and confidence to open up from tight situations in the rain added a cutting edge.

Despite a Martin Ackerman try in the sixth minute, Newbridge have a tough task in the relegation survival battle with two games against basement dwellers Llanelli vital.

For the home side the wait was over for wing Anthony Rees and centre Emyr Jones to reach personal landmark tries.

Rees scorched away from to score his 50th league try while Jones charged in for his 90th.